As efforts intensify to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its partnership with Dangote Cement Plc and other industry stakeholders to drive affordable and inclusive housing, while stakeholders at the 2026 Abuja International Housing Show (AIHS) applauded the company’s role in advancing affordable housing, infrastructure development and Africa’s industrialisation.
The renewed commitment came at the 2026 Abuja International Housing Show, where stakeholders praised Dangote Cement for its significant contribution to affordable housing and infrastructure development in Nigeria, describing the company as a key partner in efforts to bridge the nation’s housing deficit and improve access to quality building materials.
Industry leaders, policymakers and housing experts also commended the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, for his commitment to Africa’s industrialisation and economic transformation, noting that his investments continue to drive sustainable growth across the continent.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Muttaka Rabe Darma, who visited the Dangote Cement pavilion during the exhibition, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to partnering with the company to tackle Nigeria’s housing challenges.
He said the exhibition’s theme, “Housing Solutions for Low-Income and Informal Workers in Africa,” aligns with the government’s drive to expand access to affordable and inclusive housing across the country.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Abuja International Housing Show, Festus Adebayo, described Dangote Cement as a dependable partner whose consistent support has contributed to the growth and success of the annual housing exhibition. He noted that Dangote Industries Limited is a principal sponsor of the event’s 20th edition, while Dangote Cement is showcasing innovative products and solutions to support housing development.
Dangote Cement’s Regional Sales Director for North Central, Mr. Bankole George, who represented the National Sales Director, Dolapo Alli, said housing remains fundamental to human dignity, social stability, economic productivity and inclusive development.
He identified high land costs, expensive building materials, limited access to mortgage financing, weak rental systems and planning regulations as major barriers to affordable housing.
George advocated innovative housing finance models tailored to low-income earners and informal-sector workers, including micro-mortgages, rent-to-own schemes, cooperative savings programmes, employer-assisted housing and incremental housing loans.
Echoing the call for stronger collaboration, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, urged African lawmakers to champion housing reforms, while former Senate President, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, called for innovative financing solutions to help close the continent’s housing gap.
The exhibition attracted thousands of policymakers, investors, housing professionals, exhibitors and delegates from several countries, reinforcing its status as one of Africa’s leading platforms for dialogue on housing and urban development.
